Ian Paice
Encyclopedia
Ian Anderson Paice is an English
musician, best known as the drummer of the English rock
band Deep Purple
. As of Jon Lord
's departure in 2002, he is the only founding member of the band who never stopped performing with the group, and the only member to appear on every album the band has released.
In 1966 Paice joined The MI5, which soon changed its name to The Maze
and produced a number of singles, recorded mainly in Italy and France. The band featured Rod Evans
, who alongside Paice was to form the original line-up of Deep Purple
in February 1968.
During this time Ian Paice was also heavily involved in doing sessions for various artists from the stable of the famous 60s producer Derek Lawrence
.
He is one of the few well-known left-handed drummers.
split, Ian Paice went on to form a new supergroup, Paice, Ashton & Lord
in 1976. The band, comprising also singer/pianist Tony Ashton
, organist Jon Lord
, guitarist/vocalist Bernie Marsden
and bassist Paul Martinez
recorded one album, Malice in Wonderland
and they played only five live shows. It was put on hold in 1977, halfway through recording the group's second album. They subsequently broke up, allegedly because Tony Ashton
only felt at home playing live shows in little clubs.
In 1979, Ian Paice was asked by David Coverdale
to join Whitesnake
on the Japanese Tour for the Lovehunter
album in 1979. He stayed with the band for the next three years. He appeared on the Whitesnake albums Ready an' Willing
(1980), Live...in the Heart of the City
(1980), Come an' Get It
(1981) and Saints & Sinners
(1982).
This incarnation of Whitesnake also featured Jon Lord which meant three members of the Mark III lineup of Deep Purple were in Whitesnake during this period. Following musical differences with David Coverdale, Ian Paice left Whitesnake in 1982.
The collaboration turned out to be a successful one and produced a couple of albums and extensive tours. Ian Paice left Moore's band in April 1984 to rejoin Deep Purple, and he remains in Deep Purple to the present day.
In the summer of '92, Ian Paice guested at a Leukaemia Research charity concert in Oxford
, with members of Bad Company
and Procol Harum
which included a rendition of "A Whiter Shade of Pale
".
He guested on Paul McCartney's
Run Devil Run
(1999) album and also played at the Cavern Club with McCartney. Steve Morse
said of Ian Paice: "He's like a real heavy Ringo. He's just so good on the drums, but doesn't want to make a big deal about it."
It had been rumored (and even mentioned by former Gillan
guitarist Bernie Torme
in an interview) that Paice has only one lung. In reality, he is only missing a portion of the lower lobe in his left lung, due to contracting a case of pneumonia
when he was 6 years old that turned into tuberculosis
.
He is almost always seen wearing blue (or occasionally green or purple)-tinted spectacle lenses.
1990s
2001
2002
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
drumkits as his main performing drums, incorporating Paiste
cymbals and Pro-mark
sticks. He used Ludwig
kits during the seventies and early eighties in remarkable large sizes: 26" Bassdrum, 16" Tom, an 18 & 20" Floortom and a 14 x 6,5" Supraphonic snare which was a blueprint for his signature snare from Pearl
. In 1982 he switched companies, because Ludwig
's development stalled, and he got a better deal from Pearl
. He also prefers a single bass drum
set-up, both live and in the studio . Pearl Drums
produce his signature snare drum
.
He has also released a solo DVD
which is aimed at both drummers and music fans in general.
2002 cymbals
Hardware
Sticks
TX808LW Ian Paice wood tip
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
musician, best known as the drummer of the English rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
. As of Jon Lord
Jon Lord
Jonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
's departure in 2002, he is the only founding member of the band who never stopped performing with the group, and the only member to appear on every album the band has released.
The early years
Ian Paice got his first drum kit at 15. He began his professional career in the late 50s playing drums in his father's dance band. The first band he was in was called Georgie & the Rave-Ons, which after being renamed for The Shindigs released their first single featuring 17-year old Ian Paice and George Adams.In 1966 Paice joined The MI5, which soon changed its name to The Maze
Maze (band)
Maze a soul / quiet storm band, also known alternately as Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Frankie Beverly and Maze, was established in San Francisco, California in the early 1970s.-Career:...
and produced a number of singles, recorded mainly in Italy and France. The band featured Rod Evans
Rod Evans
Rod Evans is a former English singer and was a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968. He provided vocals for the group's first three albums, including the hit singles "Hush" and "Kentucky Woman". He was replaced by Ian Gillan in 1969.-Early career:Before joining Deep Purple, Evans played together...
, who alongside Paice was to form the original line-up of Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
in February 1968.
During this time Ian Paice was also heavily involved in doing sessions for various artists from the stable of the famous 60s producer Derek Lawrence
Derek Lawrence
Derek Lawrence is a record producer, famous for his work for Joe Meek's Outlaws, Deep Purple, Machiavel and Wishbone Ash.Lawrence came in contact with Meek circa at the end of 1963, when he managed a group, Laurie Black and the Men of Mystery, that won a recording session at Joe Meek's studio. He...
.
He is one of the few well-known left-handed drummers.
Whitesnake
After Deep PurpleDeep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
split, Ian Paice went on to form a new supergroup, Paice, Ashton & Lord
Paice, Ashton & Lord
Paice, Ashton and Lord was a British rhythm and blues, funk-soul, rock band founded in 1977, after the break-up of the British band Deep Purple in 1976...
in 1976. The band, comprising also singer/pianist Tony Ashton
Tony Ashton
Tony Ashton was an English rock pianist, keyboardist, singer, composer, producer and artist.-Biography:...
, organist Jon Lord
Jon Lord
Jonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
, guitarist/vocalist Bernie Marsden
Bernie Marsden
-External links:*...
and bassist Paul Martinez
Paul Martinez
Paul Martinez is a session bassist and songwriter, best known for his work for Robert Plant, Jackie Edwards, Dave Edmunds, George Harrison, Maggie Bell, Peter Gabriel, among others...
recorded one album, Malice in Wonderland
Malice in Wonderland (Paice, Ashton & Lord album)
Malice in Wonderland is a 1977 studio album by Paice, Ashton and Lord.-Track listing:Original release#"Ghost Story" — 5:47#"Remember the Good Times" — 5:48...
and they played only five live shows. It was put on hold in 1977, halfway through recording the group's second album. They subsequently broke up, allegedly because Tony Ashton
Tony Ashton
Tony Ashton was an English rock pianist, keyboardist, singer, composer, producer and artist.-Biography:...
only felt at home playing live shows in little clubs.
In 1979, Ian Paice was asked by David Coverdale
David Coverdale
David 'Jack' Coverdale is an English rock singer, most famous for his work with the his own hard rock band Whitesnake which achieved massive commercial success.-Early life:...
to join Whitesnake
Whitesnake
Whitesnake are an English rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. The band's early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style...
on the Japanese Tour for the Lovehunter
Lovehunter
Lovehunter is the second studio album by the British band Whitesnake, released in 1979. The album charted at #29 on the UK Albums Chart."Long Way from Home", the leading track on the album, was the band's first single but only reached #55 on the UK charts.-Cover art:Lovehunters cover art featuring...
album in 1979. He stayed with the band for the next three years. He appeared on the Whitesnake albums Ready an' Willing
Ready an' Willing
Ready an' Willing was Whitesnake's third studio album, released in 1980 and peaked at #6 on the UK Albums Chart, it was also the band's first to chart outside of the UK reaching #32 in Norway and #90 in the US...
(1980), Live...in the Heart of the City
Live...In the Heart of the City
Live...in the Heart Of The City is a 1980 live album by Whitesnake. Originally released as a double-vinyl album, and double-play cassette, it utilises recordings made in 1978 and 1980...
(1980), Come an' Get It
Come an' Get It
- Personnel :* David Coverdale – vocals* Micky Moody – guitar, backing vocals* Bernie Marsden – guitar, backing vocals* Jon Lord – keyboards* Neil Murray – bass guitar* Ian Paice – drums- Album :Billboard...
(1981) and Saints & Sinners
Saints & Sinners (Whitesnake album)
-Personnel:* David Coverdale – Lead Vocals* Micky Moody - Guitars* Bernie Marsden – Guitars, Backing vocals* Jon Lord - Keyboards* Neil Murray – Bass* Ian Paice – Drums* Mel Galley – Backing vocals-Production notes:...
(1982).
This incarnation of Whitesnake also featured Jon Lord which meant three members of the Mark III lineup of Deep Purple were in Whitesnake during this period. Following musical differences with David Coverdale, Ian Paice left Whitesnake in 1982.
Gary Moore Band
In November 1982 Ian Paice joined Gary Moore for an album date ("Corridors of Power"). It turned out so nicely that Moore's manager came up with the idea of Moore and Paice putting a band together under Moore's name, so that his management would take the business side of the project with Paice having a sizable interest in the band.The collaboration turned out to be a successful one and produced a couple of albums and extensive tours. Ian Paice left Moore's band in April 1984 to rejoin Deep Purple, and he remains in Deep Purple to the present day.
Notable guest appearances and collaborations
1989 saw Paice drum on several songs recorded by ex-Beatle George Harrison for the soundtrack to the movie Lethal Weapon II.In the summer of '92, Ian Paice guested at a Leukaemia Research charity concert in Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, with members of Bad Company
Bad Company
Bad Company were an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of two former Free band members — singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke — as well as Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who, in years prior, was a key component of...
and Procol Harum
Procol Harum
Procol Harum are a British rock band, formed in 1967, which contributed to the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. Their best-known recording is their 1967 single "A Whiter Shade of Pale"...
which included a rendition of "A Whiter Shade of Pale
A Whiter Shade of Pale
"A Whiter Shade of Pale" is the debut song by the British band Procol Harum, released 12 May 1967. The single reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 8 June 1967, and stayed there for six weeks. Without much promotion, it reached #5 on the US charts, as well...
".
He guested on Paul McCartney's
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
Run Devil Run
Run Devil Run
Run Devil Run is the eleventh solo studio album by Paul McCartney, released in 1999. It features covers of both familiar and obscure 1950s rock and roll songs, along with three new McCartney songs written in the same style...
(1999) album and also played at the Cavern Club with McCartney. Steve Morse
Steve Morse
Steven J. "Steve" Morse is an American guitarist and composer, best known for his work in the hard rock band Deep Purple since 1994. He began his career to form the unique styled instrumental rock band Dixie Dregs in the 1970. Morse's musical inspiration comes from country, funk, jazz fusion, and...
said of Ian Paice: "He's like a real heavy Ringo. He's just so good on the drums, but doesn't want to make a big deal about it."
Personal life
Ian Paice is married and has three children: James, Emmy and Calli. His wife, Jacky, is the twin sister of Jon Lord's wife, Vicky. Paice lives with his family in the United Kingdom.It had been rumored (and even mentioned by former Gillan
Gillan
Gillan was a rock band formed in 1978 by Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan.-History:In 1978 Ian Gillan had become dissatisfied with the jazz fusion style of his band called the Ian Gillan Band and dissolved it, retaining only keyboard player Colin Towns, and formed a new band entitled Gillan...
guitarist Bernie Torme
Bernie Tormé
Bernie Tormé is a rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, record label and recording studio owner.-Early career:...
in an interview) that Paice has only one lung. In reality, he is only missing a portion of the lower lobe in his left lung, due to contracting a case of pneumonia
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs —associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes...
when he was 6 years old that turned into tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
.
He is almost always seen wearing blue (or occasionally green or purple)-tinted spectacle lenses.
Drum clinics/guest performances
Ian Paice has been touring with his drum clinics extensively since the 1980s. Additionally, he very often gives performances with Deep Purple coverbands, playing many obscure Deep Purple songs, often never played by the band itself.1990s
- 1992 – UK, Oxford – charity concert in aid of Leukemia Research
- 1997 – PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
- September 1999 – Norway, Hell, Hell Blues Festival – concert with Paul MartinezPaul MartinezPaul Martinez is a session bassist and songwriter, best known for his work for Robert Plant, Jackie Edwards, Dave Edmunds, George Harrison, Maggie Bell, Peter Gabriel, among others...
(bs) and Tony AshtonTony AshtonTony Ashton was an English rock pianist, keyboardist, singer, composer, producer and artist.-Biography:...
(vpc/pno), also a drum clinic
2001
- March 2001 – drum clinics in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Australia
- December 2001 – Tour of Germany with Pete YorkPete YorkPete York is a rock drummer who has been performing since the 1960s.-Early life:...
(dr), Colin HodgkinsonColin HodgkinsonColin Hodgkinson is a British rock, jazz and blues bassist, who has been active since the 1960s.-Career:...
(bs) and Miller AndersonMiller AndersonMiller Altman Anderson was a diver from the United States, who won his first national diving championship in 1942, in the 3-meter springboard. A flyer during World War II, he was forced to parachute from his plane on his 112th mission, and his left leg was severely injured...
(voc/gtr)
2002
- 15 March 2002 – one-off concert with Italian guitarist Tolo Marton
- September 2002 – Poland, OpoleOpoleOpole is a city in southern Poland on the Oder River . It has a population of 125,992 and is the capital of the Upper Silesia, Opole Voivodeship and, also the seat of Opole County...
– appearance at the Opole Drumming Festival
2004
- 24 June 2004 – UK, London – concert at the opening of London Drum Company with Chad SmithChad SmithChad Smith is an American musician, best known as the longtime and current drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot which includes Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Michael Anthony, former Deep Purple vocalist Glenn Hughes' backing band and...
, filmed and released on DVD the next year
2005
- 2005 – concert with Chad SmithChad SmithChad Smith is an American musician, best known as the longtime and current drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot which includes Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Michael Anthony, former Deep Purple vocalist Glenn Hughes' backing band and...
at the Modern Drummer Festival, filmed and released on DVD - 2005 – Poland, Piekary ŚląskiePiekary SlaskiePiekary Śląskie is a city in Silesia in southern Poland, near Katowice. The north district of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union - metropolis with the population of 2 million...
- 2005 – Sweden, Stockholm, Bass n' Drum Festival
- 25 May 2005 – Austria, Vienna – concert with a band led by Austrian drummer, Bernhard Welz
- 3 August 2005 – Italy, Trieste – concert with the Italian Deep Purple cover band Rain
- 29 November 2005 – UK, London – Appearance at the Clive Burr Testimonial
2006
- 13 January – UK, Reading – charity concert
- 31 March & 1 April – Germany, Frankfurt, ProLight+Sound – two concerts with Don AireyDon AireyDonald Airey has been the keyboardist in the rock band Deep Purple since 2002, succeeding Jon Lord...
, Thijs van LeerThijs van LeerThijs Van Leer is a Dutch musician, singer and composer, best known for heading the Dutch progressive rock band, Focus, as primary vocalist, Hammond organ player, and flautist. He also yodels and whistles...
, and others - September – UK, London – charity concert at The Sunflower JamThe Sunflower JamThe Sunflower Jam is a British charity registered in England and Wales , founded by Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer, Ian Paice. Other high-profile supporters are the actor Jeremy Irons and Charles, Prince of Wales.-Aims:...
, organised by Jacky Paice
2007
- 22–25 February – Netherlands/Germany/Austria – four concerts with a German Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
coverband, Demon's Eye - 2 March – UK, Wales, Glamorgan University – guest appearance in support of the Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries initiative
- 20 September – UK, London – concert at The Sunflower JamThe Sunflower JamThe Sunflower Jam is a British charity registered in England and Wales , founded by Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer, Ian Paice. Other high-profile supporters are the actor Jeremy Irons and Charles, Prince of Wales.-Aims:...
, organised by Jacky Paice - 17 October – UK, Liverpool – concert with a Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
coverband, Cheap Purple
2008
- 13 January – UK, England, London – performance at the Childline Rocks with Glenn Hughes
- 5 April – Italy, Padova – concert with an Italian Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
coverband Terzo Capitolo - 24 May – Germany, Cologne – Rock Legends Adventures
- 1 June – UK, England, Nottingham, East Midlands Conference Centre – Pearl Day 2008
- 29 August – Italy, Fano, Marina dei Cesari – drum clinic and concert with Machine Head, Italian Deep Purple coverband
- 25 September – UK, England, London – charity concert at The Sunflower JamThe Sunflower JamThe Sunflower Jam is a British charity registered in England and Wales , founded by Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer, Ian Paice. Other high-profile supporters are the actor Jeremy Irons and Charles, Prince of Wales.-Aims:...
, organised by Jacky Paice - December 17–20 – Short German tour with a Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
coverband, Purpendicular
2009
- 8 February – Russia, Moscow – drum clinic
- 31 July – Italy, Bordighera – concert with The Running Birds
- 3 August – Italy, San Giorgio Piacentino, Dragon Beer Fest with Italian band Matt Filippucci, and Bernie MarsdenBernie Marsden-External links:*...
- 6 August – Italy, Fermignano, Stadio Comunale with Italian Deep Purple coverband Machine Head
- 4 September – Italy, Rome – drum clinic and concert with an Italian Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
coverband Hush - 6 September – Italy, Turin – drum clinic and concert with Phil Hilborne, Neil MurrayNeil Murray (British musician)Philip Neil Murray is a Scottish bass player, best known for his work in Whitesnake and Black Sabbath.-Early days:Originally a drummer, Murray formed his first band with school friends in 1967 and his musical tastes were heavily influenced by the mid-1960s 'blues boom' bands and musicians,...
and Doogie WhiteDoogie WhiteDoogie White , is a Scottish rock vocalist, who has sung for Midnight Blue, Rainbow, Cornerstone, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, Praying Mantis and Rata Blanca...
as part of "Night with Jethro Tull and Deep Purple" concert - 20 September – Paris, La Pigalle, La Baguetterie – drum clinic alongside Billy CobhamBilly CobhamWilliam C. Cobham is a Panamanian American jazz drummer, composer and bandleader, who has called Switzerland home since the late 1970s....
- 24 September – UK, England, London – concert at The Sunflower JamThe Sunflower JamThe Sunflower Jam is a British charity registered in England and Wales , founded by Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer, Ian Paice. Other high-profile supporters are the actor Jeremy Irons and Charles, Prince of Wales.-Aims:...
, organised by Jacky Paice - 6 Nov – Poland, Bydgoszcz, Lizard King – concert with Free Blues Band (Bydgoskie Drums Fuzje 2009)
- 7 Nov – Poland, Szczecin, Free Blues Club – concert with Free Blues Band (FBB 30th anniversary celebrations)
2010
- 24 January – UK, Lemington Spa – Judged the National Young Drummer of the Year Competition
- 28 January – Italy, Verona – with Deep Purple tribute band Forever Deep
- 29 January – Spain, Vigo – with Deep Purple coverband Hush
- 30 January – Spain, La Coruña – with Deep Purple coverband Hush
- 26 March – Hungary, Győr – Győr's 11th Drummer Festival with coverband Cry Free (Hungarian Deep Purple Cover Band)
- 8 April – Italy, Padova – with Tolo Marton Band (40th anniversary of "In Rock")
- 9 April – Italy, Calvari – with Tolo Marton Band (40th anniversary of "In Rock")
- 16 December – Italy, Verona – with Deep Purple tribute band Forever Deep (special guest Tolo Marton)
- 18 December – Italy, Castelmassa (with Deep Purple tribute band Forever Deep)
- 19 December – Italy, Caserta, Polo Regency (with Deep Purple tribute band The Stage)
2011
- 1 April – Italy, Pompei, Hotel Vittoria (with Deep Purple tribute band The Stage)
- 2 April – Italy, Cremona, Highway Star Rockclub (with Matt Filippini Band)
- 5 August – Italy, Genova, Sestri Levante, Teatro Arena Conchiglia (with Tolo Marton Band)
- 6 August – Italy, Tagliacozzo, Disco Pub Duca33 (drum clinic)
- 6 August – Italy, Tagliacozzo, Complesso Turistico "Rolling Park" (with Tolo Marton Band, Somewhere in Rome and Steel Tyrant)
- 10 September – Italy, Pavia di Udine, Sagra dei Pirus (with Italian Deep Purple tribute band RAIN)
- 18 November – Italy, Vicenza, Teatro Astra di Schio (with Italian Deep Purple tribute band Forever Deep & Tolo Marton)
- 19 November – Italy, Sassari, Vintage Cafe (drum clinic and concert with Matt Filippini Band)
Equipment
Today Ian uses PearlPearl Drums
Founded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
drumkits as his main performing drums, incorporating Paiste
Paiste
Paiste, a Swiss manufacturer and designer, is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is an Estonian/Finnish word which means "shine"...
cymbals and Pro-mark
Pro-Mark
Pro-Mark is a Houston, Texas-based American drumstick company owned by founder Herb Brochstein. It is a widely known stick company generally played in drum set, drum and bugle corps and concert bands.-History:...
sticks. He used Ludwig
Ludwig-Musser
Ludwig-Musser is a drum and percussion instrument manufacturer that is part of the Conn-Selmer division of Steinway Musical Instruments.The first product made by the Ludwig brothers, William and Theobaldner , was a bass drum pedal capable of playing faster beats than was typical of products of the...
kits during the seventies and early eighties in remarkable large sizes: 26" Bassdrum, 16" Tom, an 18 & 20" Floortom and a 14 x 6,5" Supraphonic snare which was a blueprint for his signature snare from Pearl
Pearl Drums
Founded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
. In 1982 he switched companies, because Ludwig
Ludwig-Musser
Ludwig-Musser is a drum and percussion instrument manufacturer that is part of the Conn-Selmer division of Steinway Musical Instruments.The first product made by the Ludwig brothers, William and Theobaldner , was a bass drum pedal capable of playing faster beats than was typical of products of the...
's development stalled, and he got a better deal from Pearl
Pearl Drums
Founded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
. He also prefers a single bass drum
Bass drum
Bass drums are percussion instruments that can vary in size and are used in several musical genres. Three major types of bass drums can be distinguished. The type usually seen or heard in orchestral, ensemble or concert band music is the orchestral, or concert bass drum . It is the largest drum of...
set-up, both live and in the studio . Pearl Drums
Pearl Drums
Founded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
produce his signature snare drum
Snare drum
The snare drum or side drum is a melodic percussion instrument with strands of snares made of curled metal wire, metal cable, plastic cable, or gut cords stretched across the drumhead, typically the bottom. Pipe and tabor and some military snare drums often have a second set of snares on the bottom...
.
He has also released a solo DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
which is aimed at both drummers and music fans in general.
Actual setup
MMP Masters Series in Silver Sparkle- 24x16 bass drum w/ mount
- 10x10 tom
- 12x10 tom
- 13x11 tom
- 16x16 floor tom
- 18x16 floor tom
- 14x12 tom
- 15x12 tom
- 14x6.5 Ian Paice snare drum
2002 cymbals
- 22 china
- 24 crash
- 22 ride
- 8 splash
- 22 crash
- 15 sound edge hi-hat
Hardware
- B1000 boom stand
- B1000 boom stand
- B1000 boom stand
- B1000 boom stand
- B1000 boom stand
- H2000 hi-hat stand
- S2000 snare stand
- D1000 drum throne
- TH1000 tom holder
- TH1000 tom holder
- TH1000 tom holder
- TH1000 tom holder
- TH1000 tom holder
- CH1000 cymbal holder
- CH1000 cymbal holder
- AX38 adapter
- AX38 adapter
- AX20 adapter
- P2002CL left-footed dbl. bass pedal
Sticks
TX808LW Ian Paice wood tip
- length : 16 1/8"
- diameter : 0.579"
Drum technique
Paice is primarily left-handed with a left-handed drum-kit set-up and uses the matched-grip approach. He is well known for his rapid use of the foot pedal. Although using a single bass-drum setup for most of his career, he did once use a double-bass setup for the title track on the album Fireball. He is also known for perfecting the one-handed roll as demonstrated on a Drummers World video.Recognitions
On 5 November 2007 at the Classic Rock Awards, Jacky and Ian Paice received the ChildLine award in recognition of their philanthropic work with the SunflowerJam raising money for children with cancer. Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden presented them with the award. It was the first time the award has been given.MI5 & The Maze
- 1966 You'll Never Stop Me Loving You/Only Time Will Tell (SP, UK)
- 1966 Hello Stranger/Telephone (SP, UK)
- 1967 Aria Del Sud/Non Fatemio Odiare (SP, Italy)
- 1967 Harlem Shuffle/What Now/The Trap/I'm So Glad (EP, France)
- 1967 Catteri, Catteri/Easy Street (SP, UK)
Gary Moore Band
- 1982 Corridors of Power
- 1982 Live at the Marquee (EP)
- 1983 Falling in Love with You (EP)
- 1983 Rockin' Every Night - Live in JapanRockin' Every Night - Live in JapanRockin' Every Night - Live in Japan is a live album recorded by Gary Moore at Tokyo's Shinjuku Kousei Nenkin Hall in 1983, during the Corridors of Power tour. Despite being released in Japan in 1983, it was not given a European release until 1986...
(European release: 1986) - 1983 Victims of the FutureVictims of the FutureVictims of the Future is an album by Northern Irish blues-rock guitarist, Gary Moore, released in 1984. Continuing his path in the hard rock genre, Victims of the Future was a collection of straight-out rock 'n' roll anthems , a mournful love ballad , a...
- 1984 We Want MooreWe Want Moore-Track listing:All songs by Gary Moore except as noted.#"Murder in the Skies" – 5:32#"Shapes of Things to Come" – 8:16...
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Solo
- 2002 Not for the Pro's (DVD+CD)
- 2005 Chad Smith & Ian Paice – Live Performances, Interviews, Tech Talk and Soundcheck (DVD)
- 2006 Modern Drummer Festival 2005 (DVD)
- 2007 Ian Paice and Friends Live In Reading 2006 (DVD)
Guest appearances
- 1967 Do Your Own Thing/Goodbye Baby Goodbye (Soul Brothers, SP)
- 1968 I Shall Be Released/Down In The Flood (Boz BurrellBoz BurrellRaymond "Boz" Burrell was an English musician. Originally a vocalist, Burrell is best known for his bass playing and work with the rock bands King Crimson and Bad Company.-Career:...
, SP) - 1968 I Feel Fine/Let Me Love You (Tony WilsonTony WilsonAnthony Howard Wilson, commonly known as Tony Wilson , was an English record label owner, radio presenter, TV show host, nightclub manager, impresario and journalist for Granada Television and the BBC....
, SP) - 1968 Sundragon (Sundragon)
- 1971 Natural Magic (Green BullfrogGreen BullfrogGreen Bullfrog was an album resulting from a one-off studio project and recorded between February and May 1970. The album was the idea of producer Derek Lawrence who assembled a group of musicians with whom he had worked in the 1960s...
) - 1971 In My Time (Mike HurstMike Hurst (producer)Mike Hurst is an English musician and record producer.-Biography:...
) - 1972 Gemini Suite (Jon LordJon LordJonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
) - 1972 Home is Where You Find It (Eddie HardinEddie HardinEddie Hardin , is an English rock pianist and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his associations with the Spencer Davis Group, Axis Point also Hardin and York...
) - 1972 The Pete York Percussion Band (The Pete York Percussion Band)
- 1972 Squeeze (Velvet Underground)
- 1973 Bump & Grind (Jackson HeightsJackson Heights (band)Jackson Heights were an English rock band, led by bassist and vocalist Lee Jackson, that ran from 1970 to 1973. Other players included Brian Chatton , Dave Watts playing keyboards and King Crimson's drummers Michael Giles and Ian Wallace.Their debut album King Progress included a reworking of...
) - 1974 E.H. in the UK – The Eddie Harrin London Sessions (Eddie HardinEddie HardinEddie Hardin , is an English rock pianist and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his associations with the Spencer Davis Group, Axis Point also Hardin and York...
) - 1974 First of the Big Bands (Tony AshtonTony AshtonTony Ashton was an English rock pianist, keyboardist, singer, composer, producer and artist.-Biography:...
& Jon LordJon LordJonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
) - 1975 Funkist (Bobby HarrisonBobby HarrisonBobby Harrison is a drummer. He was an early member of Procol Harum, but shortly after their 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was released, he and guitarist Ray Royer left the group to form the band Freedom...
) - 1977 You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks (Eddie HardinEddie HardinEddie Hardin , is an English rock pianist and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his associations with the Spencer Davis Group, Axis Point also Hardin and York...
) - 1978 Composition (KirbyKirby-Places:Canada* Kirby, Ontario, a hamletUnited States* Kirby, Arkansas* Kirby, Indiana* Kirby, Ohio* Kirby, Texas* Kirby, Vermont* Kirby, West Virginia* Kirby, Wisconsin* Kirby, WyomingEngland* Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire* Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire...
) - 1980 And About Time Too (Bernie MarsdenBernie Marsden-External links:*...
) - 1981 Look At Me Now (Bernie MarsdenBernie Marsden-External links:*...
) - 1981 Free Spirit (Ken HensleyKen HensleyKenneth William David Hensley is a keyboard player , guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s....
) - 1982 Before I Forget (Jon LordJon LordJonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
) - 1983 Arrested – The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Friends Tribute to Police
- 1987 Super Drumming (Pete YorkPete YorkPete York is a rock drummer who has been performing since the 1960s.-Early life:...
& Friends) - 1989 Best of Dark Horse 1976-89 (George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonGeorge Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
) - 1990 Jump The GunJump the Gun (Pretty Maids album)Jump The Gun is the third album of the Danish hard rock/heavy metal band Pretty Maids produced by Roger Glover and released in 1990.The title was changed to "Lethal Heroes" for its US release.-Track listing:# "Lethal Heroes" - 3:54...
(Pretty MaidsPretty MaidsPretty Maids are a Danish heavy metal band from Horsens, Denmark. Formed in 1981 by Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer. Their sound and music can be described as classic guitar-laden heavy rock with a strong emphasis on melodic elements like vocals and keyboards....
) - 1990 Pete York Presents Super Drumming Volume 3 (Pete YorkPete YorkPete York is a rock drummer who has been performing since the 1960s.-Early life:...
& Friends) - 1993 BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert '74 (Tony AshtonTony AshtonTony Ashton was an English rock pianist, keyboardist, singer, composer, producer and artist.-Biography:...
& Jon LordJon LordJonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
) - 1994 From Time To Time (Ken HensleyKen HensleyKenneth William David Hensley is a keyboard player , guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s....
) - 1999 Run Devil Run (Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
) - 1999 Live at the Cavern (Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
, DVD) - 2001 Living on the Outside (Jim CapaldiJim CapaldiNicola James "Jim" Capaldi was an English musician and songwriter. His musical career lasted more than four decades. He co-founded Traffic in Birmingham with Steve Winwood, and the band's psychedelic rock was influential in Britain and the United States...
) - 2001 Twister (Max Magagni)
- 2003 E-Thnik (Mario Fasciano)
- 2003 Dal Vero (Tolo Marton)
- 2006 Gillan's Inn (Ian GillanIan GillanIan Gillan is an English rock music vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lyricist for Deep Purple. During his career Gillan also fronted his own band, had a year-long stint as the vocalist for Black Sabbath, and sang the role of Jesus in the original recording of Andrew Lloyd...
, "Sugar Plum", "Trashed", "Smoke On The Water", "No Laughing In Heaven") - 2006 Time To Take A Stand (Moonstone Project, +2008 extended ed.)
- 2007 Little Hard Blues (Andrea Ranfagni, "Forget My Boogie")
- 2009 Rebel On The Run (Moonstone Project, song "Halfway To Heaven")
- 2010 Stay Tuned (Bernhard Welz, "Drum Jam - live 2002")
- 2011 Seeking Major TomSearching for Major TomSeeking Major Tom is the fourth studio album by William Shatner. It was released October 11, 2011 in the US by Cleopatra Records. The album features many noted musicians, including Sheryl Crow, John Wetton, Patrick Moraz, Ritchie Blackmore, Alan Parsons, Peter Frampton, Nick Valensi, Zakk Wylde,...
(William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerWilliam Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
, "Space Truckin'")
Film and TV appearances
- 1991 Deep Purple - Heavy Metal Pioneers (Warner, interviewee)
- 1995 Rock Family Trees, ep. 'Deep Purple (BBC, interviewee)
- 2002 Classic Albums, ep. 'Deep Purple - Machine Head (ITV, interviewee)
- 2004 Roger Glover - Made in Wales (ITV, interviewee)
- 2005 Hard Rock Treasures (Feature, interviewee)
- 2006 Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life (Feature, interviewee)
- 2006 Brick by Brick - The Building of Gillan's Inn (DVD special)
- 2007 Highway Star: A Journey in Rock (interviewee)
- 2010 I'm in a Rock n' Roll Band, ep. 'The Drummer (BBC, interviewee)